Senior Contract Manager - PMC

About the role

AECOM is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Contract Manager to join its Abu Dhabi office. The role manages a diverse portfolio of infrastructure contracts, ensures compliance with legal requirements and protects the organization's interests throughout the contract lifecycle, working with project teams, vendors and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate infrastructure contracts, including terms, conditions and pricing structures.
• Analyze contract documents for risks, legal implications and compliance issues before execution.
• Maintain contract documentation and records in contract management systems.
• Monitor contract performance and vendor compliance, and handle amendments, change orders and variations.
• Coordinate with legal, finance and project management teams on disputes and corrective actions.
• Track timelines, renewals and milestones, evaluate vendors and prepare status reports for senior management.
• Ensure contracts comply with UAE regulations and develop standard contract templates and processes.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of professional experience in contract management, preferably in infrastructure, construction or engineering.
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contracts, and strong knowledge of contract law and compliance.
• Experience managing vendor and supplier relationships and tracking contract budgets and expenditures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English; ability to work independently and in a team.
• Preferred: familiarity with infrastructure project contracts, UAE regulatory framework and local contracting practices, and a professional certification in contract management.

Required skills

• Proficiency with contract management software and document management systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Onboarding requires an in-person Day 1 session at an AECOM office. Benefits depend on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off, flexible work options, a retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.